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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1960

Page

3

Kennebunk Residents Move as Local Social Notes Grow

Kennebunk residents wrap up moves including Merlin Burleigh shifting from the pusie Taylor house on Friend Street to the Marieigavitt apartment on the same street. Mrs. Arthur Jack returns to Gravg Street after a month visiting relatives in California with a jet plane trip both ways. Anna Rush of Millinocket visits Mary Durgin on Summer Street. Richards Bridges and daughters Shelly Sharon and Teresa return to Chelmsford Massachusetts after a week with Lt Henry P. McCabe and family on Pleasant Street. A demonstration party at Mrs Robert Leech’s West Kennebunk home features co hosts Mrs Leech and Miss Brenda Coyne with Jeannette Salvato as demonstrator.

Merlin Burleigh Pusie Taylor Friend Street Kennebunk Mexico Anna Rush Millinocket Mary Durgin Summer Street Richard Bridges Shelly Sharon Teresa Chelmsford Mass Henry P. McCabe Pleasant Street

Local Names Featured in Community Notices

I Leech, Mrs Hazel Coyne, Mrs Ruth Dalton, Mrs George Little field, Miss Betty Coyne, Miss Brenda Coyne, Mrs Leech and Mrs Leech and Mrs Salvato are listed among residents and relations in a series of community notices and social notes.

I Leech Hazel Coyne Ruth Dalton George Littlefield Betty Coyne Brenda Coyne Leech Salvato

St Johns Guild Plans Christmas Fair Event

St John street Old Orchard Beach branch held a business meeting at the parish hall presided by Miss Ann Pennell. Plans were laid for the Christmas Fair and a December 8 supper. Next meeting November 17 offers a pot luck at 6 30 p m. Rev Harold McElwain showed college pictures and a card party is set for 8 p m in the parish house.

St. John’s Wiscor

One Big Vote Milwaukee Supreme Court Upholds Alder Win

After recounts and a court ruling, incumbent Alder man John H Budzein is declared winner over Robe A by a 3.2 percent margin and 3 256 votes. The victory confirms Budzein as the alderman in Milwaukee amid post election challenges.

Milwaukee John H. Budzein Robe A

Vadnais Penney Nuptials At St Martha's Church

Miss Sandra Penney daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Penney Kennebunk Landing and Robert Vadnais son of Mr and Mrs Gerard Vadnais Arundel were married in a double ring ceremony at St Martha's rectory Kennebunkport The Rev J Henry Fournelle officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Gerard Vadnais The bride wore a royal blue suit with pink roses carnations The groom's mother wore royal blue taffeta and pink white carnations A reception for families followed at the bride's parents home They plan a wedding trip to the mountains and Vermont and now reside in a Crowley apartment on Summer Street Kennebunk The couple's families and several relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Penney Mr and Mrs Owen Penney Mrs Marilyn Higgins Alan Penney and Mrs Deanna Ross The bride and groom both attended Kennebunk High School and the groom works at Whicher's Garage in Kennebunk.

Sandra Penney Kenneth Penney Kennebunk Landing Robert Vadnais Gerard Vadnais Arundel St. Martha’s Rectory Kennebunkport J. Henry Fournelle Mountains Vermont Crowley Summer Street Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Whicher's Garage Owen Penney Marilyn Higgins Manchester N. H Alan Penney Lynn Mass Deanna Ross Wells

Mullen K of C Auxiliary Names Committees for Year

Rev James J Mullen Knights of Columbus auxiliary met at Old Orchard Beach with Mrs Rita Sherman presiding. Committees were named including Trustees Mrs Rita Tousignant and Mrs Marjorie Baron and plans made for a November 19 supper and an upcoming joint meeting with the council. Three new members were welcomed and Sunday October 23 was set as communion Sunday for the auxiliary. refreshments were provided by several members.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach Rita Sherman Armand Landry Rita Tousignant Marjorie Baron Joan Deprey Aurore Nolette Ruth Auger Sunshine Elaine Fletcher Vivian Joncas Marjorie Garon Emily Cyr Ruth Cor Ruth Aucer Jeanne Southwick Rita Toussenant Adele Grenier Bernadene Levesque Marie Tousignant Florence O'Connor Mildred Smith Ruth Coreau Doris Bolduc Fr Landry

First Fall Meeting of St Monica's CCD Group

The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at St Monica's Church held its first fall meeting at Mrs E D McKeon’s home on Colonial Drive with Rev William J Kelly pastor as guest. Attendees included Mrs Frank Stevens Mrs Lucien Belanger Mrs Maurice Carrier and others. social evening followed refreshments. Next meeting set for Thursday November 3 at Mrs Maurice Carrier’s home West Kennebunk.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Monica’s Church E.D. McKeon Colonial Drive William J. Kelly Frank Stevens Lucien Belanger Maurice Carrier Edward Bath, Sr Thomas Reagan Frederick Staples Thomas Kezar Mary Durgin Dorothy Harrison Anna Rush Millinocket West Kennebunk

Patrol Leaders Selected For Ogunquit Troop 339

Ogunquit Boy Scout Troop 339 named patrol leaders at the first fall meeting at the Ogunquit Methodist church. Douglas Fison heads Flying Eagle, Richard Hutchins leads Panther, Peter Spinney Wolf, and Jay Smith Seagull and Troop Scribe. Scoutmaster Douglas Buswell with Merton Spinney Edward Smith and Senior Patrol Leader David Spinney led the session. Slides from June camping at Camp Nutter were shown.

Ogunquit Ogunquit Methodist Church Douglas Fison Flying Eagle Patrol Richard Hutchins Panther Patrol Peter Spinney Wolf Patrol Jay Smith Seagull Patrol Douglas Buswell Merton Spinney Edward Smith David Spinney Camp Nutter

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah lodge invites receptions

Mrs. Letha Butts presided at the meeting as new officers were installed. Invitations were extended for receptions honoring Grand Master Robert Stevens in Portland on October 29 and Grand Encampment Grand Patriarch Linwood Bowers in Lincoln on November 12. Mrs. Avis Briggs named district deputy president. next meeting November 2 will confer decrees. officers rehearse October 26.

Letha Butts Noble Grand Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge Noble Robert Stevens Frye Hall Portland Linwood Bowers Lawrence Ewings Ioof Hall Lincoln Inez McAule

Kennebunk Unit Meets in Kittery and at Home

The Past President's Parley of the Webber Lefebvre Unit American Legion auxiliary met for supper at Kittery then adjourned to Mrs. Alfie Leech's home on Storer Street for their business meeting. President Mrs. Marguerite Crowley chaired. Next meeting on Monday December 19 at Mrs. Leech's home will be a Christmas party with each member bringing a gift for the tree. Attendees: Mrs. Alfie Leech Mrs. Lillian Hicks Mrs Elinor Bergeron Mrs. Louise Marsh Mrs. Alice L Downing Mrs. Marguerite Crowley and Mrs. Frances Burke.

Webber-Lefebvre Unit American Legion Auxiliary Kittery Alfie Leech Storer Street Marguerite Crowley Lillian Hicks Elinor Bergeron

Democrats Plan Pre election Dance at Old Orchard Beach

At an Old Orchard Beach Democratic Social club meeting, a pre election dance and social was set for Saturday November 5 at the VFW hall Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Co chairs named Mrs John Migner and Dwight McLeod. Admission to use 1961 membership cards. Discussion covered voter registration volunteers and political action. Session led by President Dwight McLeod with monthly winter meetings planned.

Old Orchard Beach George LeBeau Michael Schoonjans Dwight McLeod

Teo Gregoire Takes Bride In Augusta Rites

The Augusta ceremony united Miss Constance L Lessard and Leo Gregoire in a 8:30 am double ring wedding at St. Augustine church. The bridal party included Mrs Gerard Deschenes as matron of honor, flower girl Linda Bumford, and best man Romeo Gregoire. After a reception at the Calumet club, the couple plan to live in Biddeford after a New York state trip.

St. Augustine Augusta Constance L Lessard Roland Lessard Franklin Street Leo Gregoire Romeo Gregoire Popl Street Biddeford Roland Rancourt Wastor Henry Breton Leo ‘Hernault Gerard Deschenes Saco Sandra Lessard Laucule Veilleux Lorraine Castonguay Marron of Honor Linda Bumford Paul Brochu Ronald Broillard Roger Lessard Calumet Club Joyce Dulac Patsy Sirois Pauline Bouchard Rita Grenier Lessard New York State Graham Street Gregoire Waterville Cony High School Aucusta Gates Business College Granite National Bank

Local names listed from Biddeford and Saco communities

Jamee Trickey Sr and Mrs Leo Paul Belanger Mrs Priscille Pierce Normand Houle Normand Brochu Mrs Fern Carrier Alfred Moreau and Mrs Madeleine Fournier all of Biddeford Mr and Mrs Gerard Deschenes Al Chretien Mr and Mrs Wilfred Rouillard Fran coise Susanne and Michael Rouillard all of Saco and Mr and Mrs James Trickey Jr Topsham formerly of Saco

Jamee Trickey Leo Paul Belanger Priscille Pierce Normand Houle Normand Brochu Fern Carrier Alfred Moreau Madeleine Fournier Biddeford Gerard Deschenes al Chretien Wilfred Rouillard Francoise Susanne Michael Rouillard Saco James Trickey Topsham

Wells Republican Town Committee Meeting Notice

A meeting of the Wells Republican Town committee will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the West Town hall to plan voter turnout for election day and discuss finances. Chairman Roby P. Littlefield will present one additional matter for decision.

Wells

Theft specialists fine two men in tire theft case

City Recorder John J. Rice fined two men 25.50 dollars each after they stole spare tires from used cars and took them for a test drive. The incident was handled by local authorities and noted in the town records.

Columbia, S. CC City Recorder John J. Rice

Ogunquit WSCS Sets Officers and Holiday Plans

Ogunquit Women’s Society of Christian Service outlines officer installation on November 14 at 7 30 p m in the church social center. New slate lists Wenonah Cook as president Viola Handrinos vice president Cynthia Buswell secretary Ruth Collins treasurer Clara Miller program chair. Rummage sale November 3 9 am to 3 pm with coffee hour. Christmas fair December 1 starting 9 am. thrift shop planned for early next year.

Womens Society of Christian Service Ogunquit Methodist Church Wenonah Cook Viola Handrinos Cynthia Buswell Ruth Collins

Five New Boy Scouts Join Troop At Wells

Five new Scouts were initiated in ceremonies last night by Wells Boy Scout Troop 353 at the Wells American Legion home on Eldredge road. New members are Donald Brackett Bruce Libby William Locke Marc Batchelder and Paul Owen. Scout master Frank J. Milinski and Assistant Scoutmaster Gilbert Wormwood conducted the ceremony. Patrol corner sessions were led by patrol leaders and a new weekly meeting schedule starts November 2.

Wells Boy Scout Wells American Legion Eldredge Road Donald Brackett Bruce Libby William Locke Marc Batchelder Paul Owen Frank J. Milinski Gilbert Wormwood

Social center sale of clean used clothing announced

A social center will host a sale of clean used clothing and other articles in good condition. Individuals may place items on sale by contacting Mrs. Ray Collins or Mrs. Merton Spinney.

Ray Collins Merton Spinney

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